Job Description
The ER Tech reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Collects urine, stool and sputum specimens.
- Performs laboratory tests including phlebotomy, accucheck glucose test, urine pregnancy test, rapid strep test, specific gravity test and blood glucose test.
- Obtains and records vital signs.
- Performs 12 lead EKG's; recognizes basic arrhythmias, admits and discharges patients from the cardiac monitoring system.
- Irrigates wounds, applies dressings, bandages and splints.
- Assists with patient ambulation and positioning; assists with comfort activities and feeding patients as needed.
- Assists RN or physician with exams and minor procedures.
- Responds to emergencies seeking appropriate personnel for specific interventions.
- Administers simple oxygen masks or nasal cannulas.
- Primes IV bags and tubing; disconnects IV or Heplock.
- Transports patients to and from radiology for diagnostic testing.
- Transports blood and blood components to the laboratory.
- Assists with patient admissions, discharges and transfers; transports patients, belongings and equipment.
- Assists with post mortem care.
- Contacts various departments, other healthcare facilities and physician offices for diagnostic testing and results.
- Enters order into the computer system.
- Maintains ER log book and statistics.
- Maintains ER charts, updating as information becomes available.
- Updates on call physician schedules for the emergency department.
- Ensures appropriate supplies are maintained in the storeroom; places routine and special orders as needed.
Qualifications
Required:
- High School diploma or equivalent
- CNA or EMT-B
- CPR through American Heart Association
- Physical Demands: Requirement:
- Physical demands required for this role include lift/carry up to 50 pounds and a push/pull force up to 50 pounds
Preferred:
Additional Information
Northwestern Medicine is an equal opportunity employer (disability, VETS) and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.
Background Check
Northwestern Medicine conducts a background check that includes criminal history on newly hired team members and, at times, internal transfers. If you are offered a position with us, you will be required to complete an authorization and disclosure form that gives Northwestern Medicine permission to run the background check. Results are evaluated on a case-by-case basis, and we follow all local, state, and federal laws, including the Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act.
Benefits
We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events. Please visit our Benefits section to learn more.
Sign-on Bonus Eligibility: Internal employees and rehires who left Northwestern Medicine within 1 year are not eligible for the sign on bonus. Exception: New graduate internal employees seeking their first licensed clinical position at NM may be eligible depending upon the job family.
